Asbestos and the law

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title: Asbestos and the law
text: The mineral asbestos is subject to a wide range of laws and regulations that relate to its production and use, including mining, manufacturing, use and disposal. Injuries attributed to asbestos have resulted in both workers' compensation claims and injury litigation. Health problems attributed to asbestos include asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer, and diffuse pleural thickening. One of the major issues relating to asbestos in civil proceedings is the latency of asbestos-related diseases. Mos
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description: Legal and regulatory issues involving the mineral asbestos
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos_and_the_law
date created: 2004-12-19T15:25:35Z
date modified: 2024-09-08T17:23:00Z
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